Finding the Third Proportional to 702,000 and 1,516,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,000 and 1,516,077 is: 3,274,201.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,000 : 1,516,077 = 1,516,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,000/1,516,077 = 1,516,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,000x = 1,516,077 × 1,516,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,000x = 2,298,489,469,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,298,489,469,929/702,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,201.52
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